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Development of Novel Combustion Codes for Supercritical CO2 Combustion: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report, CRADA Number CRD-20-17182

Yellapantula, Shashank [National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO (United States)]·Martin, Michael [National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO (United States)]
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The Allam-Fetvedt Cycle, a novel supercritical CO2 (sCO2) power cycle developed by 8 Rivers Capital, LLC, generates low-cost power from fossil fuels while capturing combustion-CO2. This cycle employs high-temperature oxy-combustion using sCO2 as the working fluid, leading to a challenging environment for materials. The most critical component for reliable deployment of this technology is the combustor-turbine interface. In the proposed partnership between NREL and 8 Rivers, we will develop a simulation-based tool to provide key design inputs for defining the materials and geometries required in this critical area.

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Yellapantula, Shashank [National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO (United States)], Martin, Michael [National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO (United States)]. 2026-08-26. Development of Novel Combustion Codes for Supercritical CO2 Combustion: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report, CRADA Number CRD-20-17182. https://doi.org/10.66816/tp6722331

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